JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Youth Services. Plan Manager (Tooele)

State of Utah • Tooele, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services is hiring a full-time, on-site Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist for its Tooele location. The successful candidate will mentor, oversee, and work closely with non-custody youth, and may sometimes work with high-risk or violent youth offenders while covering at a facility. The role includes scheduling and supervising individual and group activities, teaching pro-social, academic, and vocational skills, implementing specialized treatment plans, and co-facilitating sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. The position may involve crisis intervention and resolving potentially dangerous situations to protect staff, clients, or the public. Physical intervention may be used to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations. The employee must pass the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment and transport youth.

The recruitment may be filled at the Associate or Specialist level based on qualifications. The Associate level typically starts at $18.55 per hour, with a stated range of $18.55–$29.45; the Specialist level typically starts at $20.74 per hour, with a stated range of $20.74–$32.81. The position is eligible for a full benefits package. A background check is required. The application deadline is November 8, 2026, though the posting may close earlier after the minimum advertising period if enough applications are received.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services provides care for individuals and families in Utah. JJYS provides prevention, intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety.

Requirements

• For the Youth Development Associate level: two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, two years of full-time education, or a combination of education and experience equal to two years.
• For the Youth Development Specialist level: four years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, four years of full-time education, or a combination of education and experience equal to four years.
• Qualifying experience includes paid work at a JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools working with at-risk or delinquent youth, juvenile probation or parole, law enforcement, correctional officer roles, or programs working with at-risk or delinquent youth.
• Volunteer work with youth and other unpaid experience do not qualify.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally, and to understand written and verbal information.
• Ability to complete the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment.
• A background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are 21 years of age or older may be given preference.
• Candidates with a high school diploma or GED may be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, oversee, and work closely with non-custody youth.
• At times, work with high-risk or violent youth offenders while covering at a facility.
• Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities.
• Assist with teaching pro-social, academic, and vocational skills.
• Implement specialized treatment plans.
• Co-facilitate individual, family, or group sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.
• Pass the Integrated Crisis Response intervention program within 90 days of employment.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, or the public.
• Transport youth.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand written information.
• Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively; listen to and understand verbally presented information and ideas.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability and reliable employment within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, skill development, and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work contributing to community services and organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance is described as an important part of Utah's culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed